The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper for their groundbreaking work on protein research. This prestigious award, valued at 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.1 million), was presented by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
The trio’s research focuses on understanding the structure of proteins, a key to unlocking new medical and scientific advances. David Baker was honored for his pioneering work in computational protein design. Meanwhile, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper were recognized for their achievements in predicting protein structures from amino acid sequences—a dream that scientists have pursued for 50 years.
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— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) October 9, 2024
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2024 #NobelPrize in Chemistry with one half to David Baker “for computational protein design” and the other half jointly to Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper “for protein structure prediction.” pic.twitter.com/gYrdFFcD4T
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry, first awarded in 1901, is one of the most prestigious scientific recognitions. Past winners include renowned figures like Ernest Rutherford and Marie Curie. This year’s prize follows the announcements for medicine and physics earlier in the week.
This recognition highlights the vital role of chemistry in shaping the future of science and innovation.
